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I will check the beginning of the week about having the frame done and shipped without the sash.

I hope I am making the right decision.

so you are saying the profinish will not be wide enough to replace the three 36" windows I now have without shimming the sides? I am ordering the profinish master series if that makes a difference?

The 5500 are d/h but the profinish are s/h. I know it is a better selling point down the road to have d/h but I don't plan on selling any time soon. The s/h have a dp rating of 50 which I think will be fine for what I need.Just spoke with Simonton and they will factory mull the three windows into on...

Thank you, that answers my question. Now all I need to do is decide between the 5500 and the pro finish master series from Simonton with most options being the same I know the 5500 has a stronger frame and the cost being only about $100 for the 5500 it may seem like a no brainer to go with the 5500,...

Is there anyone on the board that might know something about the maximum width that single windows can be mulled when mfg. at plant? I was ready to order three 36" windows from Simonton to be mulled at their facility to have one complete unit , but was told that could not be done.I have read th...

the Simonton refection 5500 will have the flange and I will be having them remove the nailing fin when ordered.I think that wil be the way to go.

Now I am a little confused(to say the least) I have read on several boards that the measurements should be taken on the inside of the house,but had a contractor out yesterday that said they should be taken from the outside.I know there is a difference in both but what is the advantage of taking them...

Thanks to all for the help.

I have been trying without any luck to find a cutaway view of the PGT 400 series S/H window to see if it has a sloped sill or not. Does anyone have information on the sill used for this window? Thanks

Need to check and see if Simonton has that 240 coating.

Well this is the final quote I have for the Simonton 5500 reflections window:
(3) 36 x 61 d/h dbl strength LOe3 rail reinforcement full scree, no grids for $900 not installed. I think this is a good price for these windows hope I am not wrong

So you think I will not need to add the extra cost of getting the tint added?
I have to decide on whether to go with the Simontn 5500 reflections with the 366 or the PGT with the Solar Ban 70.I know the Simonton is a DH and the Pgt 400 series is a SH and the prices for the windows are almost the same.

My concern is being in Florida, and the three windows will be side by side on the west side of the house. I would like to cut down on the heat coming in now due to the single pane windows with aluminum frames.

Additional question on this topic. If I decide to go with the Simonton 5500 reflection window using LOe 366 would that not be about the same as using LoE 2 with a grey tint to help reduce the heat coming into the house?